Deputy Director - Livestock Production - 4 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - 

• Coordinating extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows , field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits; 
• Participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy formulation; preparing technical information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management , apiculture and ranching ; promoting economic livestock farming; 
• Resourcing in technical workshops and seminars ; 
• Researching , inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques; developing livestock production programmes/projects; preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans; 
• Establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters; coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources;
• Overseeing extension activities ; 
• Overseeing the implementation of livestock information management systems;
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes; preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia; and 
• Participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multilateral agreements.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have; -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director of Livestock Production, CSG  7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines :- Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/ Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a university recognized institution; and
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.